The IBES Extended Undergraduate Research Assistantship program (EURA) provides funding to support undergraduate participation in faculty-led research over two or more semesters. The program allows students to deepen their research and professional skills in preparation for a diversity of careers. 

The EURA program is for faculty-student pairs that are currently working together, or have the equivalent of one semester of prior experience; for example, through an Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award (UTRA). Students who are interested in an Extended Undergraduate Research Assistantship but are not yet working with a faculty mentor are encouraged to apply for a UTRA or contact Betsy Loucks for guidance on getting started.

Funding & Requirements

• Funding: Students receive stipends commensurate with the progressive funding model in the SPRINT Program.
• Mentorship Grant: After demonstrating at least one semester of collaborative research with their students, faculty may apply for a Mentorship Grant of up to $5,000 to continue working with their student.
• Academic Semester Requirements: Students dedicate 8–10 hours of research per week for the duration of the semester, plus 6–8 hours of professional development.
• Summer Requirements: Students perform research full-time for 10 weeks or equivalent during the summer, plus 8–10 hours of scheduled professional development.

Eligibility

• Faculty: Open to IBES Core and Affiliate Faculty.
• Students: Open to all Brown first years, sophomores, juniors and first semester seniors in any concentration.
• Prior Experience Requirement: Faculty-student research pairs must have demonstrated at least one semester equivalent of research (e.g., past/current EURA, UTRA or equivalent).

Application Process & Deadlines

• November 16, 2026: Deadline for faculty-student pairs to apply for spring 2027 EURA placements. 
• Application instructions:
  • Students apply via UFunds
  • Faculty apply through this Google form. 
• Note: Pairs in their first semester of a EURA award may apply for an additional semester (and the Mentorship Grant) using the links above.
• Not ready? There are three application cycles per year (roughly November 15, March 30, August 15)